Question

What is the slope of the line that passes
through the points (-3,-2) and (2,-4)?

Answer 1

`\displaystyle m = (-2)/(5)`

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

Coordinate Planes

• Coordinates (x, y)

Slope Formula:
`\displaystyle m = (y_2 - y_1)/(x_2 - x_1)`

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

Point (-3, -2)

Point (2, -4)

Step 2: Find slope m

Simply plug in the 2 coordinates into the slope formula to find slope m

1. Substitute in points [Slope Formula]:
   `\displaystyle m = (-4 + 2)/(2 + 3)`
2. Simplify:
   `\displaystyle m = (-2)/(5)`